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Young people and the image of construction The annual Chair’s Debate from the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Construction Industry Group (CIMCIG) late last year addressed the image of the industry… Read more
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At the BMF’s first Civils and Drainage Forum in January, AWMS Managing Director Steve Durdant-Hollamby was invited to present on trends in the market. He addressed industry challenges, but also… Read more
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The first ten months of 2017 were strong for the merchant sector. The most recent Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) quarterly figures indicate that builders’ merchants experienced continued sales growth… Read more
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A solid October for builders’ merchants Total Builders Merchant sales in October were the highest since GfK began compiling BMBI sales data in 2014. However the impact of inflation cannot… Read more
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Builders’ merchants experience solid October October saw total merchant sales to builders and contractors at their highest since GfK began compiling BMBI sales data in July 2014, although the Index has said the effects of… Read more
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A good third quarter for Builders’ merchants The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) showed builders’ merchants’ average daily sales to roofers, builders and contractors were up 6.9% in Q3… Read more
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Third quarter shows promise in uncertain times say BMBI Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) statistics show builders’ merchants enjoyed continued strong sales value growth in the third quarter of 2017. With one… Read more
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Continued positivity in August for builders’ merchants August’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) showed builders’ merchants’ sales to roofers, builders and contractors were up 5.8% in August 2017 compared with… Read more
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Builders’ Merchant sales continue to grow A 5.8% increase has been seen on Builders’ Merchant value sales to builders and contractors this August, in comparison to last year. Andrew Simpson,… Read more
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A stronger July for merchants July’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) showed builders’ merchants’ sales to roofers, builders and contractors were up 7.0% in July 2017 compared with the same… Read more
Launched in 2015, the award winning monthly Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report is the only reliable measure of repair, maintenance & improvement (RMI) activity in the UK. Filling an important gap, it can be widely used in construction, and by economists, Government, national media, commentators and influencers outside the industry.
